Environmental Health Inspector & Public Health Compliance

Craven County Government; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Government seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection and enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations in North Carolina.

The role covers inspections of restaurants, lodging, and related facilities, with responsibilities including sampling, disease investigations, permit actions, and records management.

Qualifications

• Educational transcripts must be provided.
• Eligible for registration as Environmental Health Specialist Intern within 60 days of employment.
• NC statute requirements for registration or license as Environmental Health Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Inspect restaurants, food stands, lodging establishments, and related facilities as mandated by the state.
• Conduct food sampling, communicable disease investigations, and permit issuance/suspension as required.
• Prepare records, reports and correspondence; respond to complaints and secure compliance.
• Collect water samples for chemical and bacteriological analysis of water supplies and enforce well construction guidelines.
• May assist during disasters as needed.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Judgment under enforcement

Client communication

Regulatory compliance enforcement

Education

EHAC-Accredited degree

Public health degree + 1 year EH experience

60/60 hours science coursework + 1 year EH experience

Job description

Craven County Government seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to promote public health through education, surveillance, consultation, inspection and enforcement of environmental health laws and regulations in North Carolina.

The role covers inspections of restaurants, lodging, and related facilities, with responsibilities including sampling, disease investigations, permit actions, and records management.